Voyageur Colonial Bus Lines, commonly called Voyageur Colonial or just Voyageur, is a Canadian intercity bus company that serves Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec, primarily the cities of Montreal, Ottawa and Kingston. It has been owned by Greyhound since 1998, and Voyageur now essentially operates as a Greyhound brand.
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